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Santana LT85

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  • FAQs

    Can I upgrade my LT85 box to a R380?

    Yes you can do.  The suffix L R380 is similar in strength but is smoother to use and should last longer. A different diff lock linkage and hi/lo casting is required also you will need to trim a small section out of the seatbox but nothing too drastic.

    You will need the R380

    And the R380 V8 bellhousing 

     

  • Technical

    Whilst the LT85 is renown as a very strong gearbox, they are prone to two problems; premature wear of the 1-2 selector fork and premature wear in the 5 main bearings, this is due to the fact that the LT85 has helical gears which produce end thrust but the bearings are all ball bearings as opposed to taper roller bearings.

    Some customers upgrade to the R 380 instead of fitting another LT85.  The suffix L R380 is similar in strength but is smoother to use and should last longer. A different diff lock linkage and hi/lo casting is required also you will need to trim a small section out of the seatbox but nothing too drastic.